Bank chemotherapy nurse in the Cancer Services team at The London Clinic, covering the oncology inpatient ward, the chemotherapy day unit and the haematology and stem cell transplant unit. The work centres on safely giving systemic anti-cancer therapy through central and peripheral lines, managing treatment toxicities and oncological emergencies, and providing end of life care. The post suits a nurse who wants to choose their own shifts while building experience across inpatient, day care and transplant settings. Applicants need active NMC registration, SACT and IV passports, and at least two years' oncology experience.
What the job involves
- Administer SACT and supportive treatments via peripheral and central venous access devices, following Clinic protocols and national standards
- Assess, plan and deliver individualised, holistic care, supporting patients, families and carers through complex treatment pathways
- Monitor and manage treatment-related toxicities and symptoms, and care for CVADs
- Recognise and respond to oncological and haematological emergencies, using the UKONS triage tool to assess and elevate
- Deliver end of life care on the inpatient ward and coordinated ambulatory SACT on the chemotherapy day unit
- Care for haematology and stem cell transplant patients, including GVHD monitoring, stem cell return and blood transfusion where competent
- Maintain accurate nursing records on Meditech and Mosaiq
- Work under the direction of the Nurse in Charge and alongside consultants, CNSs, pharmacy and the multidisciplinary team
- Follow Clinic policies, including infection prevention and control, COSHH cytotoxic handling, health and safety and information governance
Qualifications
- UK university-accredited chemotherapy/SACT administration course, with evidence of competence
Registration & licences
- Active NMC registration as an adult nurse
- Current IV passport
- Current SACT passport
Experience
- Minimum 2 years' post-registration experience in an oncology or haemato-oncology setting, including SACT administration
- Proficient in managing central venous access devices, phlebotomy and cannulation
- Sound knowledge of cancer treatments, their toxicities and oncological emergencies
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Flexible, adaptable approach to working across different clinical areas
Nice to have
- Experience across inpatient oncology, chemotherapy day care and/or haematology and stem cell transplant
- Stem cell return and blood transfusion competencies (required for Level 4 shifts)
- UKONS triage training
- Level 2 Advanced Communication Skills
- Experience of Meditech and Mosaiq
- Experience of working in the independent sector
What’s offered
- Choice of shifts to suit lifestyle
- Experience across inpatient, day care and stem cell transplant settings
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
